African Dot American: Recent Episodes
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African dot American is a podcast that takes a closer look at a subset of the African diaspora: African immigrants and children of African immigrants growing up in the United States.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana talk to returning guest, Yasmin, about her vegan journey.
Naana and Bonkiyo chat with storyteller, writer, and journalist, Itoro Bassey about her journey to Nigeria and her debut novel, Faith, a coming-of-age tale about a first-generation Nigerian-American woman born and raised in the U.S. who resettles in Nigeria.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana review Netflix's Young, Famous & African - a reality show that documents the lives of young, famous and affluent African media stars.
Naana chats with Bonkiyo and a special guest, Elena, about their fertility and egg freezing journey.
2020-2022 has been a lot! On the latest Telephone episode, Naana and Bonkiyo get real about burnout and how they cope.
Naana and Bonkiyo step back in horror of National Siblings Day and let returning guest, Yasmin have a heartwarming, eye-opening chat with her sister, Cozette about growing up with African parents, expectations for immigrant-American children, and representations of African culture at home.
Corporal punishment. Yeah? or Nay? in the penultimate episode of Season 3, Naana and Bonkiyo talk about corporal punishment and whether it should go or stay
Is anti-LGBTQ sentiment a problem in Africa? Looking at recent events in Ghana, Naana and Bonkiyo explore this topic.
Bonkiyo discusses the opinion piece she wrote for Sorella magazine on why she will be raising her biracial children as Mixed-race and not Black.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana chat about the pressures of getting married and having kids.
Naana and Bonkiyo give a candid review of Coming 2 America (or Coming to America 2 for those who misquote the title).
In honor of Black History Month, Naana and Bonkiyo watched Judas and the Black Messiah, the Fred Hampton biopic, and discussed their impressions with Sharity, a returning guest. Did you watch the movie? Share your thoughts!
Naana and Bonkiyo bring on a special guest of South Asian descent to talk about "Namaste Wahala" a Nollywood movie about what happens when an Indian guy falls in love with a Nigerian woman.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Naana and Bonkiyo have a crucial conversation about love, marriage, and divorce. They welcome back Nora to talk about her experience with divorce.
In our latest episode Naana and Bonkiyo talk with guest Dr. K about the Covid 19 pandemic, it's toll on the Black community and the importance of the vaccines.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana talk to Lucia about her experiences after moving from Zimbabwe to the U.S. to study.
Naana and Bonkiyo chat with a Ozelle, a West Indian (Kittitian) dot American about her experiences and identity as a Black West Indian. The conversation evolves into a discussion about the cultural significance behind carnivals.
In this episode Bonkiyo and Naana talk to an HBCU alum about the recent social media post by a White student celebrating her admission into Spelman, a Historically Black, all-women’s college.
Naana and Bonkiyo talk about the Covid-19 pandemic and how celebrations of milestones have changed as a result.
Are you broke and proud? A baller on a budget? A diva on a dime? How often do you get to have real conversations about economic status? In episode, Naana and Bonkiyo share their takes on socio-economic status and how humble beginnings shaped their life outlook an experiences.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the complicated legacy of J.J. Rawlings, the late former president of Ghana.
Election news has got people feeling up and down. Perhaps it's a case of crisis averted for many, but there's still quite a few people thinking about setting up shop in another country. In this episode, hosts Naana and Bonkiyo discuss how and why Europe is viewed as a racial utopia and whether that view is misguided.
Today, we chat with our Asian-American guest, Steph, on diversity and her thoughts on POC solidarity.
In this inaugural episode of Season 3, we talk to Adjoa Kyerematen of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective (GHPAC) about the upcoming elections, the role of African dot Americans in the elections, and the importance of African dot Americans organizing and getting more involved in politics in order to influence policy.
Bonkiyo and Naana catch up with each other and discuss allyship in light of the Black Lives Matter movement
Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the Code Switch episode on reparations and which Black Americans should receive them.
Bonkiyo and Naana talk about how they are doing as they shelter in place and socially distance in the times of the Covid-19 pandemic. For your mask needs check out Shopafrothreads. If you are in a domestic violence situation as you shelter in place or socially distance, please check out the National Domestic Violence Hotline
In their final episode of the season 2, Naana and Bonkiyo talk to Nora, a North-African Dot American about life as an Egyptian-American. They discuss the idea of Africans being Black, who questions North-African African identity, and what it means to be African.
Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the practice of Female Genital Circumcision: what’s the most culturally sensitive way to describe it, how prevalent is it across the world, and the best ways to fight it
From applying for visas to being profiled for their luggage, Bonkiyo and Naana gist about the highs and lows that come with traveling while African Dot American and traveling while (Black) American.
Bonkiyo and Naana have a discussion to their African-American guest, Jamayca about Africans and African-Americans in U.S. media
Bonkiyo and Naana chat with Yasmin, an African dot American about her African-American friendships.
Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the Nollywood romcom, Isoken and their plans for Valentine’s Day.
Naana and Bonkiyo talk to special guest, Stephanie, about her experience of being sent to Ghana for school and returning back to the U.S. and the impact of that experience.
Naana and Bonkiyo discuss different African traditions they grew up with and whether it is time to break with them.
Hosts Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the impact of Ghana’s Year of Return. Ghana dubbed 2019 the Year of Return to commemorate 400 years since the first documented arrivals of enslaved Africans to the U.S.
Host of Breezy Moms Podcast, Candice Dormon, joins Naana and Bonkiyo to discuss being married to an African Dot American when you are not one.
Bonkiyo and Naana discuss whether AfricandotAmericans enjoy privilege over African-Americans.
Bonkiyo and Naana discuss African names vs. European names vs. African-American names, how your name affects you, and how you are treated because of it.
Naana and Bonkiyo review the movie Harriet and discuss the casting of Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman.
Bonkiyo and Naana talk to co-founder of ShopAfrothreads, Evonne, to discuss whether the use of African symbols in the diaspora is a form of cultural appropriation.
Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the BBC documentary on the Sex for Grades scandals at the University of Ghana and University of Lagos. See the documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we-F0Gi0Lqs&t=2891s
In this first episode of Season 2, Bonkiyo and Naana review the sitcom, Bob Hearts Abishola.
Naana discusses Beyoncé’s collaboration with Afrobeat artists on her The Lion King: The Gift album.
Naana and Bonkiyo discuss code switching and how it’s used, fonio, a new miracle grain that could be the quinoa of Africa, and talk to a special guest about bridges between the African and African American communities.
Hosts Naana and Bonkiyo continue their conversation with their special guest, Josh, on what it’s like to be LGBTQ and AfricandotAmerican too.
Bonkiyo and Naana explore issues not often spoken about in African communities: the African funny bone and what it takes to pursue excellence in a non-traditional field, African views of mental health, and what it’s like to be LGBTQ and AfricandotAmerican too.
The hosts reveal the limits of their knowledge on Francophone African culture, share their thoughts on globally universal Black symbols and explore with a special guest about what exactly makes someone African.
Naana and Bonkiyo give a balanced view of the Nollywood movie scene, reminisce about coming to America and other representations of Africans in Black American popular culture, and talk to a guest about what it’s like to be an African dot American who goes back to Africa to learn about their culture.
Bonkiyo and Naana discuss Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, explore the tough issue of whether Africans should apologize for the Atlantic Slave Trade, and talk to a special guest about the politics of language for AfricandotAmericans.
Bonkiyo and Naana go to church, (well they talk about African church/religion), get serious about whether Africans need to have quote unquote the talk with their kids, and hear about the importance of visiting Africa with your mind body and spirit.
Naana and Bonkiyo discuss the importance of Ghana Bounce in African ideals about beauty, get real in exploring the rise of Sex and the Sugar Daddy culture in African communities and reflect on colorism with a special guest.
In this inaugural episode, hosts Naana and Bonkiyo clarify what exactly is an African dot American, weigh in on the Luvvie Ajayi- Tevin Campbell controversy, explore what is was like to be an African dot American at a PWI and have a guest give some some perspective on dating.